Alva was the 2-0 winner over Crossings Christian when they last played one another on Tuesday, but their luck changed this time around. The Alva Goldbugs fell just short of the Crossings Christian Knights by a score of 8-6 on Tuesday.
For Crossings Christian's part, Kade Wienstroer made a splash while hitting and pitching. He struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. Wienstroer has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Wienstroer was also big at the plate, going 3-for-3 with a stolen base and an RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Carson Baugh, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Maddox Turner, who scored a run while going 3-for-3.
Alva has traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last ten contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-13 record this season. As for Crossings Christian, their win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-3.
Alva will face off against Hennessey at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Crossings Christian, they will head out on the road to square off against Oklahoma Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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